More. Look back at how american tuts attitudes shifted in 2013. Time and money are running out for more than a million jobless americans. The emergency Unemployment Benefits that they have been getting from the federal government are expiring tomorrow. About 1. 3 Million People who have been out of work for months will stop receiving payments. The average recipient will lose out on more than 1,000 each month. The benefits program was introduced in 2008 at the height of the recession. Since then the payouts have caused the federal government 225 billion. Extending them for another year would tack on another 19 billion but congress hasnt done that yet. Months ago they lost their jobs, now theyre losing the money they get from the government to get by. Since 2008, congress has extended the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program almost a dozen times. But this time lawmakers have let it lapse. That means that people who have lost their jobs will no longer have a cushion once their stat
National school staffing shortages have become increasingly difficult to address. The workforce gaps are continually shifting as the need for special services of diversifying types continues to rise. While school districts across the country are facing these issues, major inequalities exist from district to district, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
The Jefferson County Public Library has unveiled what it believes to be a national first: a "ghost library." Residents can access the library if they obtain a library card and pin number.
Many are hopeful that the “ghost” library will increase accessibility for residents who don’t have a public library nearby. But some worry the staffless design could create frustrations if patrons experience technology issues.